Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-1-.15

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD BUILDING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE)

The STANDARD BUILDING CODE (International Building Code),
2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002,
2003, 2004 and 2005, shall constitute the official Georgia State
Minimum Standard Building Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical
Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Electrical Code (National Electrical Code).

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Building Code (International Building Code) shall
apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement,
repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and
demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or
attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception: Detached one- and two-family
dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall
comply with the Georgia State Minimum Standard One and Two Family
Dwelling Code (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings).

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

CHAPTER 4

SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND
OCCUPANCY

SECTION 403

HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

*Revise Exception #7 of Section 403.9.1 of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2005 to read as follows:

403.9.1

Exception #7:

In buildings protected with an approved automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903, lobbies are not required where a listed
elevator door opening protective device, in compliance with Section 1001.1 (GA
Amendments), is provided at the hoistway opening other than at the designated
primary and alternate floors of elevator return.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

CHAPTER 7

FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 707

SHAFT AND VERTICAL EXIT ENCLOSURES

*Revise Exception #9 of Section 707.14.1 'Elevator lobby' of
the Georgia Amendments revised January 1, 2005 to read as follows:

707.14.1 Elevator lobby.

Exception #9:

Lobbies are not required where a listed elevator door opening
protective device, in compliance with Section 1001.1 (GA Amendments), is
provided at the hoistway opening other than at the designated primary and
alternate floors of elevator return.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

CHAPTER 15

ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES

SECTION 1504

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

*Renumber Section 1504.5 'Physical properties' as 1504.6,
renumber Section 1504.6 'Impact resistance' as 1504.7, and add new Section
1504.5 'Edge securement for low-slope roofs' as follows:

1504.5 Edge securement for low-slope roofs.
Low-slope membrane roof systems metal edge securement, except gutters,
installed in accordance with Section 1507, shall be designed in accordance with
ANSI/SPRI ES-1, except the basic wind speed shall be determined from Figure
1609.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE

ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS

(INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE)

The GEORGIA STATE ENERGY CODE FOR BUILDINGS (International
Energy Conservation Code), 2000 Edition, published by the International Code
Council, when used in conjunction with these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
and the Georgia Supplements and Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2003
and 2005, shall constitute the official Georgia State Energy Code for
Buildings.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

SCOPE:

Each chapter of these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
corresponds with a chapter of the International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC).

Chapter 1: Administration and Enforcement.

Chapter 2: Definitions.

Chapter 3: Design Conditions. 'The criteria of this chapter
establish the design conditions for use with Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8.'

Chapter 4: Residential Building Design by Systems Analysis
and Design of Buildings Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources. 'This chapter
establishes design criteria in terms of total energy use by a residential
building, including all of its systems.' (One method by which to achieve
compliance for low-rise residential construction.)

Chapter 5: Residential Building Design by
Component1 Performance Approach. 'Residential
buildings or portions thereof that enclose conditioned space shall be
constructed to meet the requirements of this chapter.' (One method by which to
achieve compliance for low-rise residential construction.)This chapter offers
the use of 'trade-offs,' whereby values between building components may be
substituted or traded-off for compliance. A properly completed Georgia
Trade-Off Worksheet2 or the use of appropriate
computer software (REScheck3) may
be used to validate any trade-off.

Chapter 6: Simplified Prescriptive Requirements for
Residential Buildings, Type A-1 and A-2. 'This chapter sets forth
energy-efficiency-related requirements for the design and construction of Type
A-1 and A-2 residential buildings.' (One method by which to achieve compliance
for low-rise residential construction.)

Chapter 7: Building Design for All Commercial Buildings.
Commercial buildings [except those that comply with Chapter 8, Design by
Acceptable Practice for Commercial Buildings; the Single Step Compliance for
Simple Commercial Buildings; or appropriate computer software
(COMcheck3)] shall meet the
requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. (One
method by which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
construction.)

Chapter 8: Design by Acceptable Practice for Commercial
Buildings. 'The requirements contained in this chapter are applicable to
commercial buildings, or portions of commercial buildings.' (One method by
which to achieve compliance for commercial and high-rise residential
construction.)

Chapter 9: Referenced Standards.

Appendix A.

Appendix B. Provides additional prescriptive methods by which
to achieve compliance, simple methods and forms to assist in compliance
calculations, and illustrations to assist in the understanding of compliance
requirements.

Individual structures should follow a single compliance
method and not a combination of compliance methods. The 'basic requirements' of
the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) apply to all compliance methods.

Where these Georgia Supplements and Amendments conflict with
either the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC)or ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard
90.1-2004, these Georgia Supplements and Amendments shall take
precedence.

Air infiltration accounts for substantial heat loss, heat
gain and moisture migration in a building. Proper sealing around all doors,
windows and other envelope penetrations through the walls, ceiling and
foundation is as important to code compliance as are proper insulation R-values
and component U-values.

It is not the intention of this code to abridge safety or
health. Where the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) and these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
conflict with other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes,
the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC) and these Georgia Supplements and Amendments
shall be enforced as written provided safety, health or environmental
requirements of other mandatory State Minimum Standard Codes
are not abridged.

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1-1999 and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001 with
references to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

1. 'Component' refers to a particular element of a building,
such as a ceiling, an exterior wall, a floor, etc.

2. For the 'Georgia Trade-Off Worksheet,' see Appendix
B.

3. REScheck and COMcheck
are computer programs developed by Pacific Northwest National
Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy to assist in demonstration of
compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code
(IECC). They can be obtained from the D.O.E. by
calling (800) 270-CODE (2633) or free of charge online atwww.energycodes.gov.

CHAPTER 7

BUILDING DESIGN FOR ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

SECTION 701

SCOPE

*Add new Table A2.3 'Assembly U-Factors for Metal Building
Roofs' from ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004.

See page 5.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

CHAPTER 8

DESIGN BY ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

SECTION 805

LIGHTING SYSTEMS

*Delete Table 805.4.2 'Interior Lighting Power' and
substitute.

See page 6.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

*Revise Section 805.4.2.1 'Entire building method' to add as
follows:

805.4.2.1 Entire building method. Under this
approach, the interior lighting power (Watts) is the value from Table 805.4.2
for the building type times the conditioned floor area of the entire building.
The interior lighting power (Watts) shall not be increased by the allowances
contained in the footnotes of Table 805.4.2 when using the entire building
method.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

CHAPTER 9

REFERENCED STANDARDS

*Add new Figure 9-3 'Metal Roof U-Factors with Fiberglass
Insulation Installed Over the Purlins1.'

See page 7.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

GENERAL

*Replace 'ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001' with
'ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004' throughout.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

TABLE A2.3

ASSEMBLY U-FACTORS FOR METAL BUILDING ROOFS

Insulation System

Rated R-Value of
Insulation

Total Rated R-Value of
Insulation

Overall U-Factor for Entire Base
Roof Assembly

Overall U-Factor for Assembly of Base
Roof

Plus Continuous Insulation

(Uninterrupted by
Framing)

Rated R-Value of Continuous
Insulation

R-5.6

R-11.2

R-16.8

R-22.4

R-28

R-33.6

Standing Seam Roofs with Thermal Blocks

Single Layer

Double Layer

None

R-6

R-10

R-11

R-13

R-16

R-19

R-10+R-10

R-10+R-11

R-11+R-11

R-10+R-13

R-11+R-13

R-13+R-13

R-10+R-19

R-11+R-19

R-13+R-19

R-16+R-19

R-19+R-19

0

6

10

11

13

16

19

20

21

22

23

24

26

29

30

32

35

38

1.280

0.167

0.097

0.092

0.083

0.072

0.065

0.063

0.061

0.060

0.058

0.057

0.055

0.052

0.051

0.049

0.047

0.046

0.162

0.086

0.063

0.061

0.057

0.051

0.048

0.047

0.045

0.045

0.044

0.043

0.042

0.040

0.040

0.038

0.037

0.037

0.087

0.058

0.046

0.045

0.043

0.040

0.038

0.037

0.036

0.036

0.035

0.035

0.034

0.033

0.032

0.032

0.031

0.030

0.059

0.044

0.037

0.036

0.035

0.033

0.031

0.031

0.030

0.030

0.029

0.029

0.029

0.028

0.027

0.027

0.026

0.026

0.045

0.035

0.031

0.030

0.029

0.028

0.026

0.026

0.026

0.026

0.025

0.025

0.025

0.024

0.024

0.023

0.023

0.023

0.036

0.029

0.026

0.026

0.025

0.024

0.023

0.023

0.023

0.022

0.022

0.022

0.022

0.021

0.021

0.021

0.020

0.020

0.030

0.025

0.023

0.022

0.022

0.021

0.020

0.020

0.020

0.020

0.020

0.020

0.019

0.019

0.019

0.019

0.018

0.018

(Multiple R-values are listed in order from inside to
outside)

Screw Down Roofs

R-10

R-11

R-13

R-19

10

11

13

19

0.153

0.139

0.130

0.085

0.082

0.078

0.075

0.058

0.056

0.054

0.053

0.044

0.043

0.042

0.041

0.035

0.035

0.034

0.033

0.029

0.029

0.028

0.028

0.025

0.025

0.025

0.024

0.022

Filled Cavity with Thermal Blocks

R-19+R-10

29

0.041

0.033

0.028

0.024

0.021

0.0198

0.017

(Multiple R-values are listed in order from inside to
outside)a

Based on purlins 5.0' O.C. For other purlin spacing
use Figure 9-3 to calculate overall U-factor. A

TABLE 805.4.2

INTERIOR LIGHTING POWER

BUILDING OR AREA TYPE

ENTIRE BUILDING

(W/ft2)

TENANT AREA OR PORTION OF
BUILDING

(W/ft2)

Auditorium

Not Applicable

1.8

Automotive facility

0.9

Not Applicable

Bank/financial
institutiona

Not Applicable

1.5

Classroom/lecture
hallb

Not Applicable

1.4

Convention, conference or meeting
centera

1.2

1.3

Corridor, restroom, support area

Not Applicable

0.9

Courthouse/town hall

1.2

Not Applicable

Dininga

Not Applicable

0.9

Dormitory

1.0

Not Applicable

Exercise
centera

1.0

0.9

Exhibition hall

Not Applicable

1.3

Grocery
storec

1.5

1.6

Gymnasium playing surface

Not Applicable

1.4

Hotel
functiona

1.0

1.3

Industrial work, 20-foot ceiling
height

Not Applicable

1.2

Industrial work, 20-foot ceiling
height

Not Applicable

1.7

Kitchen

Not Applicable

1.2

Librarya

1.3

1.7

Lobby-hotela

Not Applicable

1.1

Lobby-othera

Not Applicable

1.3

Mall, arcade or atrium

Not Applicable

0.6

Medical and clinical
careb,d

1.2

1.2

Motel

1.0

Not Applicable

Multifamily

0.7

Not Applicable

Museumb

1.1

1.0

Officeb

1.0

1.1

Parking garage

0.3

Not Applicable

Penitentiary

1.0

Not Applicable

Police/fire station

1.0

Not Applicable

Post office

1.1

Not Applicable

Religious
worshipa

1.3

2.4

Restauranta

1.6

0.9

Retail sales, wholesale
showroomc

1.5

1.7

School

1.2

Not Applicable

Storage, industrial and
commercial

0.8

0.8

Theaters-motion picture

1.2

1.2

Theaters-performancea

1.6

2.6

Transportation

1.0

Not Applicable

Other

0.6

1.0

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 Watt per square foot = W/0.0929
m2.

a. Where lighting equipment is specified to be installed for
decorative appearances in addition to lighting equipment specified for general
lighting and is switched or dimmed on circuits different from the circuits for
general lighting, the smaller of the actual wattage of the decorative lighting
equipment or 1.0 W/ft2 times the area of the space
that the decorative lighting equipment is in shall be added to the interior
lighting power determined in accordance with this line item.

b. Where lighting equipment is specified to be installed to
meet requirements of visual display terminals as the primary viewing task, the
smaller of the actual wattage of the lighting equipment or 0.35
W/ft2 times the area of the space that the lighting
equipment is in shall be added to the interior lighting power determined in
accordance with this line item.

c. Where lighting equipment is specified to be installed to
highlight specific merchandise in addition to lighting equipment specified for
general lighting and is switched or dimmed on circuits different from the
circuits for general lighting, the smaller of the actual wattage of the
lighting equipment installed specifically for merchandise, or 1.6
W/ft2 times the area of the specific display, or 3.9
W/ft2 times the actual case or shelf area for
displaying and selling fine merchandise such as jewelry, fine apparel and
accessories, or china and silver, shall be added to the interior lighting power
determined in accordance with this line item.

d. Where lighting equipment is specified to be installed, the
smaller of the actual wattage of the lighting equipment, or 1.0
W/ft2 times the area of the emergency, recovery,
medical supply and pharmacy space shall be added to the interior lighting power
determined in accordance with this line item.

Figure 9-3

Metal Roof U-Factors with R-19
Fiberglass Insulation Installed Over the
Purlins1

Through-Fastened Metal Roof

Standing Seam Metal
Roof2

Purlin Spacing3

U-Factor

Purlin Spacing3

U-Factor

2.0 ft

0.147

2.0 ft

0.112

2.5 ft

0.126

2.5 ft

0.096

3.0 ft

0.113

3.0 ft

0.086

3.5 ft

0.103

3.5 ft

0.079

4.0 ft

0.095

4.0 ft

0.073

4.5 ft

0.089

4.5 ft

0.068

5.0 ft

0.085

5.0 ft

0.065

Note 1: Through-fastened metal roof values are based on
ORNL/MBMA November 2004 User Agreement Report,"Tests of Through-Fastened Metal
Roof Assemblies." Standing seam metal roof values are based on
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 for 5' purlin spacing and conservatively estimated
for other spacing using the same relationship as through-fastened test
data.

Note 2: Thermal block (1" x 3") is required between metal
roof and purlins.

Note 3: For roofs with mixed spacing, calculate the average
roof U-factor as shown below.

Example: Total roof is 8000 sq. ft. standing seam metal roof.
1600 sq. ft. (20%) is on purlins spaced at 2.5 ft. 6400 sq. ft. (80%) is on
purlins spaced at 5 ft. Average Roof U-Factor = 0.20 x 0.096 + 0.80 x 0.065 =
0.071.

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD PLUMBING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE)

The STANDARD PLUMBING CODE (International Plumbing Code),
2000 Edition, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc. (International Code Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia
Amendments and the Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2001,
2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005, shall constitute the official Georgia State
Minimum Standard Plumbing Code.

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical
Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Electrical Code (National Electrical Code).

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
efficiency and coefficient of performance ratings of plumbing equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Plumbing Code (International Plumbing Code)shall
apply to the erection, installation, alteration, replacement, repairs,
relocation, addition, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within the State
of Georgia. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment,
fuel gas-fired water heaters and water heater venting systems shall be
regulated by NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas
Code).

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water
heaters and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees
Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34,
Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.

CHAPTER 7

SANITARY DRAINAGE

SECTION 708

CLEANOUTS

*Revise Section 708.3.2 'Building sewers' to add as
follows:

708.3.2 Building sewers. Building sewers shall
be provided with cleanouts located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart
measured from the upstream entrance of the cleanout. An additional cleanout
shall be provided within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the public right of way. For
building sewers 8 inches (203 mm) and larger, manholes shall be provided and
located at each change in direction and at intervals of not more than 400 feet
(122 m). Manholes and manhole covers shall be of an approved type.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

*Revise Section 708.3.5 'Building drain and building sewer
junction' to read as follows:

708.3.5 Building drain and building sewer junction.
There shall be a cleanout installed at the junction of the building
drain and the building sewer. An approved two-way cleanout is allowed to be
used at this location to serve as a required cleanout for both the building
drain and building sewer.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE

(INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY
DWELLINGS)

The CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International
Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings), 2000 Edition, published by
the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (International Code
Council), when used in conjunction with these Georgia Amendments and the
Georgia Amendments adopted effective January 1 of 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005,
shall constitute the official Georgia State Minimum Standard One and
Two Family Dwelling Code.

Plumbing (Chapters 25 through 32) is deleted from the CABO
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings) according to Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 1, Part 2 of the
Official Code of Georgia, Annotated (O.C.G.A.). Substitute for plumbing
requirements the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code
(International Plumbing Code).

Electrical (Chapters 33 through 42) is deleted from the CABO
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE (International Residential Code for One- and
Two-Family Dwellings). Substitute for electrical requirements the
Georgia State Minimum Standard Electrical Code
(National Electrical Code).

GEORGIA STATE AMENDMENTS

CODE REFERENCE:

(a) Replace all references to the ICC Electrical
Code with references to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Electrical Code (National Electrical Code).

(b) Replace all references to the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with references to
the Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings. The
Georgia State Energy Code for Buildings shall be used for
heating and air conditioning equipment.

SCOPE:

The provisions of the Georgia State Minimum Standard
One and Two Family Dwelling Code(International Residential
Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings) shall apply to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of
detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of
egress and their accessory structures.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS/WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE
VESSELS

(a) The State's minimum requirements for boilers/water
heaters and pressure vessels over 200,000 BTU (58.56 kW), 210 degrees
Fahrenheit or 120 gallons capacity shall be established by O.C.G.A. Title 34,
Chapter 11 and the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Labor.

*Revise the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
(International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings), 2000
Edition, as follows:

CHAPTER 3

BUILDING PLANNING

SECTION R316

GUARDS

*Revise Section R316.1 'Guards required' to add as
follows:

R316.1 Guards required. ...The finish grade
surface to a retaining wall attached to a house that has a vertical drop on its
opposite side of more than 30 inches (762 mm) below the grade shall have a
guard (guardrail) not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

CHAPTER 16

DUCT SYSTEMS

SECTION M1601

DUCT CONSTRUCTION

*Revise Section M1601.1 'Materials' to add as follows:

M1601.1 Materials. Duct systems serving heating,
cooling and ventilation equipment shall be fabricated in accordance with the
provisions of this section, International Mechanical Code
(IMC) Chapter 6 and Georgia State Amendments to IMC Chapter 6.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

*Revise Section M1601.2 'Factory-made ducts' of the Georgia
Amendments revised January 1, 2002 to read as follows:

M1601.2 Factory-made ducts. Factory-made air
ducts or duct material shall be approved for the use intended, and shall be
installed in accordance with International Mechanical Code
(IMC) Chapter 6, Georgia State Amendments to IMC Chapter 6 and the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Each portion of a factory-made air
duct system shall bear a label or mark indicating compliance with UL 181 and UL
181A or UL 181B and shall comply with the requirements of the Georgia State
Energy Code for Buildings.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

*Revise Section M1601.3 'Installation' to add as
follows:

M1601.3 Installation. Duct installation shall
comply with Sections M1601.3.1 through M1601.3.6, International
Mechanical Code (IMC) Chapter 6 and Georgia State Amendments to IMC
Chapter 6.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

End of Amendments.

GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM

STANDARD ELECTRICAL CODE

(NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2005 Edition, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, when used in conjunction with these
Georgia Amendments, shall constitute the official
Georgia State Minimum Standard
Electrical Code.

APPENDICES:

Appendices are not enforceable unless they are specifically
referenced in the body of the code or adopted by the Department of Community
Affairs or the authority having jurisdiction.

*Revise the National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, as
follows:

CHAPTER 2

WIRING AND PROTECTION

ARTICLE 210

BRANCH CIRCUITS

*Revise Section 210.8(B) 'Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
Protection for Personnel: Other Than Dwelling Units' as follows:

210.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for
Personnel.

(B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt,
single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations
specified in (1) through (6) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter
protection for personnel:

(1) Bathrooms

(2) Commercial and institutional kitchens - for the purposes
of this section, a kitchen is an area with a sink and permanent facilities for
food preparation and cooking

(3) Rooftops

(4) Outdoors in public spaces - for the purpose of this
section a public space is defined as any space that is for use by, or is
accessible to, the public Exception to (3) and (4): Receptacles that are not
readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for
electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed
in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 426.

(5) Outdoors, where installed to comply with 210.63

(6) Within 6 feet of a sink or basin, excluding those listed
in Section 517.21

(Effective January 1, 2006)

*Revise Section 210.12(B) 'Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
Protection: Dwelling Unit Bedrooms' as follows:

210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.

(B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. All 120-volt, single
phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in
dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit
interrupter to provide protection of the branch circuit.

FPN: For information on types of arc-fault circuit
interrupters, see UL 1699-1999, Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit
Interrupters.

Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter
shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in
compliance with (a) and (b):

(a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8 m
(6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch
circuit conductors.

(b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit
overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in
a metal raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.

(Effective January 1, 2006)

End of Amendments.